BALTEK® is the only structural core material made of a natural, renewable resource – balsa wood. The balsa tree grows fast, has low to medium density, and best-in-class weight-specific mechanical properties. It is the first carbon neutral core material in the world.
We own and manage several thousand hectares of FSC®-certified balsa wood plantations in Ecuador (FSC-C019065) and Papua New Guinea (FSC-C125018) - that's our commitment to watch out for virgin rainforest.
BALTEK® SBC & SB are EPD verified - read more here.
Managing over 13.000 ha of FSC®-certified plantations in two independent world regions, we ensure a continuous global supply to industrial customers at any time.
This includes the production control from selecting the best seeds, growing perfect seedlings to the tree in Ecuador and Papua New Guinea with chain of custody certifications, making it more easy to adjust the balsa supply to your requirements.
Our BALTEK® products have the strongest track record of innovation in balsa core materials:
BALTEK® balsa is produced in lean and automated processes using state-of-the-art quality management systems:
(158 - 285 kg/m3 | 9.3 - 17.8 lb/ft3)
(109 - 148 kg/m3 | 6.8 - 9.3 lb/ft3)
(156 kg/m3 | 9.7 lb/ft3)
Make your choice out of the broadest portfolio of high-performing and sustainable core materials made of rigid foams and balsa wood.
If you want to find out more about our products or you need to get any further information - just reach us.